Haresh Kumar

Haresh Kumar: The Tactical Trickster of Rapid Chess

Meet Haresh Kumar, or as he's known on the boards, Haresh-Kumar-8171, a Rapid chess player who dances on the edge of victory and defeat with nearly equal flair. In 2025, Haresh carved his mark with a peak rating of 907 and an average hovering close to 768, proving he's no stranger to the complexities of rapid-fire chess battles.

Despite his almost even split of wins and losses (110 wins to 111 losses), Haresh's style sings of resilience and cunning. With a comeback rate soaring at 78% and a perfect record of winning after losing a piece (100%!), he’s the kind of player who refuses to throw in the towel unless absolutely necessary—although his early resignation rate is a modest 5.4%, showing he sometimes knows when to cut his losses and run.

His longest winning streak stands at 6 games, a testament to his ability to heat up when the pressure's on. Interestingly, Haresh thrives more as Black, boasting a 52% win rate compared to a slightly weaker performance playing White (just under 44%). Maybe he just likes to play the trickster’s role, counter-punching his opponents with tactical awareness and grit.

When it comes to openings, everything is “Top Secret” — quite fitting given all 229 games have been played under this mysterious banner. With a decent 48% win rate on this opening, he keeps opponents guessing and scrambling to decode his strategies.

Haresh's win rate varies with his opponents—he annihilates some with a perfect 100% win rate against multiple foes like ebazhukov and tox1ctaco, yet struggles against others such as saifulazlan and dragueurs, where victory has proven elusive. Perhaps a budding rivalry or just some tough matchups to spice up his play.

This chess enthusiast’s best hours? Haresh shows his sharpest form around midday, particularly at 12 PM with a stunning 64% win rate, and keeps his edge well into the afternoon and early evening. Weekday warriors beware—Tuesdays and Wednesdays are his playground with over 50% wins!

Off the board, Haresh carries a tilt factor of 6—because even the calmest strategists occasionally blink. But when it comes down to the battlefield, his sharp moves often outshine frustration.

Whether you face Haresh-Kumar-8171 online or over the board, get ready for a rollercoaster ride of tactics, endurance, and a pinch of mystery. Just don't ask about his opening secrets—they're Top Secret.